This year, during his spring training stint with the Jays, he’s been able to pick up right where he left off.

Check it out:

This was Kawasaki’s reaction after scoring a run during the Jays’ 6-3 loss to the Phillies on Monday.

Unfortunately for the Japanese infielder, his creepy glare was not quite as effective as your typical puppy dog face, as manager John Gibbons announced that Kawasaki would not make the opening-day roster and will start the season with Triple-A Buffalo.